Word
acanthoma
Phoneticsacan·thoma
Definition
n. a rare type of skin cancer that looks like a small, rough growth. It is usually found on the face or neck and is not very common.
n. a rare, benign or malignant tumor of the skin characterized by a rough, warty surface. It is typically associated with the sebaceous glands and is most frequently found on the face or neck.
Examples
“The doctor examined the small acanthoma on the patient's cheek.”
“During the skin cancer screening, the dermatologist identified a suspicious acanthoma that required a biopsy for further analysis.”
“While most acanthomas are benign and do not spread, their appearance can be alarming to patients due to their irregular, warty texture and tendency to bleed easily.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor examined the small acanthoma on the patient's cheek.”
contextual
“During the skin cancer screening, the dermatologist identified a suspicious acanthoma that required a biopsy for further analysis.”
complex
“While most acanthomas are benign and do not spread, their appearance can be alarming to patients due to their irregular, warty texture and tendency to bleed easily.”
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